AMP HOUSE - ELECTRICITY MUSEUM

Around Lyon, we know perfectly well the museums that present Gallo-Roman antiquities or the products of our land, but we know less about the museums that tell of human, industrial and scholarly adventures that are just as exceptional. This is the case of the Ampere Museum. For those who do not yet know this genius scientist, André-Marie Ampère was born in Lyon in 1775 and spent his childhood in Poleymieux before multiplying scientific discoveries and inventions, which will earn him a place in posterity forever, giving his name to the unit of measurement of the intensity of electric current. The "house-museum" of Ampère, first threatened by a landslide, has undergone major renovations and is at the centre of a major project to modernise and develop the entire museum site (all financial support is welcome). Each year, the museum thus takes on a new dimension. Thus, the "Induction" room - superbly enhanced with beautiful lighting - and the "reception room" of the house - in keeping with tradition - have been renovated. The renovated barn outside can also accommodate groups. Through everyday objects, we approach Ampère's life in his time. But it is above all through the abundance of scientific objects - one of the most important collections in the field - that one sets out to discover the scientific work of a true genius. An educational and fun approach to the world of electricity is achieved through animations and educational workshops. A book, in comic strip form, retracing the life of Ampère, as well as biographical and scientific works are on sale at the museum. A museum that opens onto the vineyards (an Ampère cuvée exists) and a windmill. A dynamic place full of energy.